Now that we're getting into the second half of August, it's the the time of year when we really start to monitor the far eastern Atlantic for budding tropical waves that could potentially develop into tropical storms or hurricanes.

Now that we're getting into the second half of August, it's the the time of year when we really start to monitor the far eastern Atlantic for budding tropical waves that could potentially develop into tropical storms or hurricanes.

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help identifying a man who tried to rob a Lehigh Acres Citgo gas station at gunpoint Wednesday night.

A store employee told detectives that around 9:30 p.m. a man driving a white extended dually truck pulled up to the Citgo, located at 233 Joel Boulevard.

The man was wearing a mask, black gloves and brandished a black firearm. In fear for his life, the store's employee locked the front door to prevent the suspect from entering the business.

While trying to make entry, the suspect continued to yell at the employee, pointing the gun at him through the window, and demanding that he open the door.

The suspect eventually retreated to his truck, which is described as having a tank in the bed of the truck, with two hoses on the passenger side and what appears to be a siphoning handle on the drivers side rear cabin.

Anyone with information on the identity and whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org or by texting a tip to CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD.